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Anti scalp wheels making noise

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wolf lake

I purchased a new 226v Grasshopper this year with a 60" deck. the mower only has 10 hours on it and it make strange noise that I think is coming from the anti scalp center roller. Has anyone else had this issue?


#2

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slomo

Mower off, roll the wheels with your hand. Do they make the same noise?

Or are you hearing hydro pump noises?


#3

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wolf lake

yes, it will make a similar sound when rolling with my hand. not hydro pumps.


#4

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slomo

wolf lake said:
yes, it will make a similar sound when rolling with my hand. not hydro pumps.
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So what do you think that is telling you? Not trying to be difficult. Just a learning experience. Might need new wheels or bearings if it has them? Little dry lube maybe?


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MParr

Are your anti-scalp rollers in constant contact with the ground? They should not be. Those rollers are not designed for supporting the deck. Move all of the anti-scalp rollers to the top holes in the mounting brackets. Add some lithium spray lube to the pins at the rollers.


#6

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wolf lake

slomo said:
So what do you think that is telling you? Not trying to be difficult. Just a learning experience. Might need new wheels or bearings if it has them? Little dry lube maybe?
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Sir, I just thought I was posting to a site where Grasshopper owners may have had the same problem with a new mower and possible had an easy fix. thanks for your wisdom.


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wolf lake

MParr said:
Are your anti-scalp rollers in constant contact with the ground? They should not be. Those rollers are not designed for supporting the deck. Move all of the anti-scalp rollers to the top holes in the mounting brackets. Add some lithium spray lube to the pins at the rollers.
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The lithium spray lube sounds like a plan. Thanks for you response.


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MParr

wolf lake said:
The lithium spray lube sounds like a plan. Thanks for you response.
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Make sure that you move the anti-scalp wheels to the upper bolt holes.


#9

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slomo

wolf lake said:
Sir, I just thought I was posting to a site where Grasshopper owners may have had the same problem with a new mower and possible had an easy fix. thanks for your wisdom.
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You got all I had so enjoy your day.


#10

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wolf lake

Update; it seems that the anti-scalp wheel was spinning too freely. Added washers on each side to add friction, slowing it down and noise when away.


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